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Mansion of Prince Gong, Beijing

Prince Gong's Mansion, BeijingPrince Gong's Mansion, Beijing
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The Mansion of Prince Gong, also called Prince Gong's Manor, is the best preserved historic mansion in Beijing. It is located at 17 Qianhai Xi Jie, Xicheng, in the hutong district just west of Qian Hai. The mansion is open daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

The Mansion of Prince Gong is said to have been the inspiration for the famous 18th century novel Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin.

Garden at Prince Gong MansionGarden at Prince Gong Mansion
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The Mansion is well spread out, with a series of corridors, pavilions and gardens, with ponds and gateways at intervals. It was originally built for Heshun, the emperor's favorite Manshu official. However, it was confiscated from him when it was discovered that he used regal motifs reserved for imperial use. The mansion was then bequeathed to Prince Gong durin the Xianfeng emperor's reign.

How to reach the Mansion of Prince Gong

Take the subway train to the Gulou subway station.

When to visit

The best time to visit the Mansion of Prince Gong is in the morning, immediately after it opens for the day. The mansion is often visited by tour groups, so you should try to get there before the hordes appear. Then you can spend the rest of the morning to explore the hutong.

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